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What You Need to Know About Commercial Junk Removal

Dec 15, 2018

When you want to get rid of junk at home, there are several different ways to go about disposing of, or re-purposing the material. You can put old items up for sale, recycle them, compost them, pass them on to relatives or call a junk removal company. Generally, it is…

House Renovation Cleanup: The Best Ways to Get Rid of Your Leftover Junk

Nov 15, 2018

House renovations are extremely common in the metro Vancouver area and if you’re a homeowner chances are you’ve probably done some repairs over the years. If you’ve done any moderate to major repairs on your home or property, chances are you’re going to be left with…

Negative Effects of Improper Rubbish Removal

Oct 15, 2018

Every household deals with rubbish on a daily basis with many using skip bins, local recycling centres and waste removal services to dispose of their waste. From simple household rubbish to the commercial waste of businesses, proper removal of rubbish matters….

Importance Of Composting

Sep 15, 2018

Compost is decomposed organic material which can include leaves, grass clippings, and kitchen waste. It provides many essential nutrients for plant growth and therefore is often used as fertilizer. Compost can also improve soil structure so that soil can easily hold…

What To Do After a Flood

Aug 15, 2018

What to Do In Case of Flooding Here are some safety precautions to keep in mind Gas and electricity may be affected, you need to be aware of shock risks before entering a flooded area. Turn off utilities as necessary. You need to be aware that standing water may…

Eight Residential Waste Removal Tips

Jul 15, 2018

Ensure your household garbage enters the waste stream in the most economical and best possible way. Residential Waste Removal Tips 1. Recycle Separate your waste and recyclable items. Do not throw away glass, paper, cardboard, plastic, metal or other items that should…

The Effects of Improper Disposal

Jun 13, 2017

At Doug’s Rubbish Removal, we understand the importance of disposing waste properly. We work with rubbish all the time. This article describes how much waste we actually produce and some things we can do to reduce it.

Clean and Efficient Junk Removal

Jun 2, 2017

Everyone builds up junk as they live. We purchase new tools and, over time, they start to wear down until we stop using them. Though it’s natural to gather junk, if you leave it sitting around, a large pile of junk can be difficult to dispose of properly. After you…

Please Recycle Your Things

May 16, 2017

At Doug’s Rubbish we like to stress the importance of properly recycling your unwanted items. In this article, one unfortunate island in the Pacific Ocean has become nature’s dumping ground for trash thrown into the ocean.

Got Junk You Want Gone?

May 10, 2017

So you’ve been busy for the past week, and each time you come home from work you see that pile of junk that you’ve left sitting in your living room. Every time you throw something else into that pile, you dread the day that you have to make the effort to throw it…

Trash Piling Up? We’ll Throw it Out For You

Apr 17, 2017

At Doug’s Rubbish Removal, we strive for excellence in customer service. With over 25 years of experience in the field, our workers know the ins and outs of clean, efficient, and safe garbage removal. We offer full removal for anything that you want gone without any…

Give Away Your Old Belongings

Apr 15, 2017

Sometimes, giving things away is the best gift to yourself. This article describes the benefits of giving things away instead of simply throwing them in the trash.

Got Junk You Want Gone?

May 10, 2017

Trash Piling Up? We’ll Throw it Out For You

Apr 17, 2017

Springtime Junk Removal

Mar 6, 2017

After a long Winter with the most snowfall Vancouver has seen in years, you may find that your junk and trash pile has begun to accumulate. Do you have old, broken furniture that can’t be used anymore? Scrap metal that needs disposal? Electronics that you want to get…

Unauthorized dumping?! That’s garbage

Feb 23, 2017

While unauthorized dumping continues to become a growing problem in our city, check out what some unfortunate business in Halifax had to deal with. Doug’s Rubbish Removal is here for your junk, garbage, and rubbish removal needs.

Thank You For All Your Reviews!

Feb 17, 2017

When it comes to great service, Doug’s Rubbish Removal welcomes any and all questions or comments. We are grateful for all your feedback and proud of the glowing reviews of Doug’s rubbish removal. Here are three of our favourites: “Wow, was that easy. Thank…

Stop Dumping Vancouver!

Jan 23, 2017

The illegal dumping problem is dramatically going unchecked. Here are the latest numbers. If you need to get rid of your trash and rubbish, we’re just one call away!

2017 Time to Take Out The Trash

Jan 16, 2017

The new year is here! Did you make any resolutions? Maybe you’re planning to run your first marathon this year or maybe you’re looking to spend more time with the kids. This time of year is a perfect excuse to start fresh and put things in perspective….

Love the Holidays? Time to Take Out the Trash

Dec 8, 2016

Hooray, the holidays are here! It’s so exciting to see all the lights, hear the music, and get the gifts. While we have braved the snow storms, the crowded parking lots, the treacherous commutes, and shopping chaos, it’s all worth it to find the perfect gift and to…